So far, I've seen only a couple of these garter snakes, but it has been cool and they may be waiting to come out. They are on a terrace step, and it is just perfect for them because of the warm stone and the little bit of grass and dandelion that sprouted in the crack. There is a second head there between two blades of grass. If you want to read last year's snake posts, they are here, and here.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Look who's back!
So far, I've seen only a couple of these garter snakes, but it has been cool and they may be waiting to come out. They are on a terrace step, and it is just perfect for them because of the warm stone and the little bit of grass and dandelion that sprouted in the crack. There is a second head there between two blades of grass. If you want to read last year's snake posts, they are here, and here.
I looked very carefully and I DO see the second head -- they're coiled together.
ReplyDeleteI know garter snakes are harmless and helpful but ugh, I'm so NOT a reptile person.
Jeanne :)
Oh how cool! I know I'm a bit odd, but I think snakes are fantastic. My husband is creeped out by them and my son is scared of them, but I think they're great - go figure! It's nice that these are the non-aggressive, non-poisonous ones ... I do think even I'd be concerned if there were any others on my porch!
ReplyDeleteOMGG That's JUST a Garter Snake, I had no idea they got that big! I'd have been off running and screaming!
ReplyDeleteThanks to each of you for coming by. I used to be quite frightened but since last year's batch, I became interested and even, caring, if you can believe it! They are about 18 inches long, and I know I couldn't deal with killer snakes, at all. We were in Texas once, and I kept telling my kids to look on the ground where they walked. :<)
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